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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1557
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Occursio(u)n, n. (L. occursio, put for Incursio(u)n n., an incursion or invasion.) — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 93/13.
Grete occursiouns war made be Veanis in the Romane landis 1557 Peebles B. Rec. I. 240.
Letteres purchest be him to rise and follow quhen ony frayis occurris be occursiones of the vi sand tratouris
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